Teach English Abroad Blog

If you’ve been considering the idea of teaching abroad, chances are you’ve come across the acronym “TEFL.” A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course is one of the... keep reading

My review of the volunteer program!

If you’re considering getting CIEE’s 150-Hour TEFL Certificate Course, you’re probably curious about how well it actually prepares you to teach abroad, as well as the level of support you’ll... keep reading

Why I Started Teaching Without a TEFL Certification When I decided to teach English in Thailand in the Spring of 2024, I was looking for a new adventure and a... keep reading

It all started in Colombia, the first country I traveled to outside the US. I was 17, had just spent the last ten months learning a whole new culture, and... keep reading

Teaching English abroad provides more than just an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture. It encourages the building of a unique skill set that is highly valuable in... keep reading

Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEE’s Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Korea. WHY... keep reading

Kayleigh is a CIEE alum who participated in CIEE's Teach in South Korea program AND CIEE’s Teach in Spain Volunteer program! CLICK HERE to read her experience in Spain. WHY... keep reading

If you are coming to Spain with some teaching experience and are expecting the school environment to be the same, it will not! However, do not be nervous because it... keep reading

I thought I would start off my page with a little bit about me and what I'm doing here. My name is Emma and I grew up in Berkeley, California... keep reading

Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading

Karime recently arrived in Korea to begin her year of teaching abroad! She attended EPIK’s Orientation recently and wrote about her experience. Read her interview below: How was orientation? Walk... keep reading

Hello everyone! My name is Ria, and if you have been keeping up with the blog posts on the CIEE site, then you might have been reading a bit about... keep reading

As an English teacher in South Korea, understanding Korean culture is important for creating a respectful and open learning environment. I have been lucky enough to have lived in South... keep reading

This will be one of a few blog posts that I make when I primarily talk about myself, I promise. Right now, I am less than a week away from... keep reading